Roxanne 'Roxy' Pallett (born 26 December 1982 in Carlisle, Cumbria) is an English actress most famous for playing the role of Jo Sugden in the ITV soap opera, Emmerdale. In January 2006, she appeared in ITV's live music show Soapstar SuperstarIn her last year at university, Pallett co-formed girl band Urban Angel, writing songs for them with production and management by ex-East 17 member and Ivor Novello award winner Tony Mortimer. After landing a deal with a record label, Pallett spent a year developing her music.In 2010, Pallett has taken roles in the film Lake Placid 3, her Hollywood debut; and filmed a guest role for the BBC's Casualty. She is currently starring in the UK production of the musical Rock Around The Clock, making her professional stage debut, which is touring the country until September 2010. She will then film a role in British production Billy, playing WPC Hannah Reed opposite Sean Pertwee, and then tour with the Vagina Monologues, opposite Nikki Sanderson and Sue Jenkins